InsomniaDeaf Anthology I'm now suffering from a bout of insomnia. I work the night shift at the airport postal facility in Milwaukee until my retirement.I shouldn't be napping in the afternoons, drinking ice cold real caffeinated things, watching late-night television and flipping through Facebook. It's time to change, with the sandman's help, my ways. I got to deal with depressions and an...

BalanceDeaf Anthology It's estimated that 30% of the Deaf population has balance problems that put them at high risk on injuring themselves from falls at home during their retirement years. I know that from my own personal experiences of fracturing four ribs, having to deal with pains, and it's a long progress toward recovery in rehab after hospitalization. Only one thing for sure is that ...

Watchtower and the Deaf JW in AmericaDeaf Anthology The worldwide recruiting attempt of Jehovah’s Witnesses to bring their religious message to the deaf using sign language can be viewed as something of a mixed bag. While they strive to communicate it using the right methods, they convey an illusionary message that is detrimental in countless ways.
Jehovah’s Witnesses international “deaf ministry” as directed ...

Deaf Freedom Caribbean June 14 - 21, 2018Deaf Anthology Just imagine in your wildest dreams that during your vacation that you are at an inclusive resort somewhere in the Caribbean where you all thought the Deaf overthrown its government and then declares ASL its official state language. Yes, it happening in Jamaica, at a place where you can interact with your favorite Deaf celebrities, swim with the dolphins, explore ...

Christmas Deaf Cruise December 21 - 28,2019Deaf Anthology Deaf Anthology Travelogue Commentary
Any Deaf who wants to celebrate Christmas at sea cruising along the Mexico Riviera exploring the popular ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta aboard the Carnival Panorama based in Los Angeles will enjoy the adventures and experiences of a lifetime. DEAF ANTHOLOGY TRAVELOGUE is promoting the CHRISTMAS DEAF CRUISE comi...

BiblioMarket Spams Is Gone From DeafReadDeaf Anthology I filed a complaint with our DeafRead owner, leaving a comment under his vlog to point out wh
at's happening on DeafRead so he become aware of the present situation that BiblioMarket been dominating the website, creating frustrations among legitimate Deaf bloggers and causing two major problems which our Deaf readers losing interests and discouraged new Deaf blogge...

Several ASL Interpreters Arrested During FBI RaidDeaf Anthology The FBI has just completed its investigation in what became the biggest espionage case in American history, arresting several ASL contractual interpreters in a sting operation overnight. As it's well known that there are many Deaf civilian employees in the defense industries and in the intelligence gathering field that protects our national security interests. The bre...

Several ASL Interpreters Arrested During FBI RaidDeaf Anthology The FBI has just completed its investigation in what became the biggest espionage case in American history, arresting several ASL contractual interpreters in a sting operation overnight. As it's well known that there are many Deaf civilian employees in the defense industries and in the intelligence gathering field that protects our national security interests. The bre...

FishingDeaf Anthology A CODA police officer pulled over a Deaf guy speeding and he was surprised that he could sign fluently and asked him "How was your day?" The officer told him that he "would rather be fishing with his son." The driver agreed, "wish you were fishing, too!" It's a good thing that the officer was in a good mood, laughily, giving him a warning instead.

Communication BarrierDeaf Anthology I find that the recent Orlando Sentinel Successful Aging Expo was a disaster being inaccessful to the Deaf, a neglected part of our divided community. There were no American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters on site. I was not able to meet with any of their journalists, participate in their seminars, meet with the exhibitors nor watch the Daytona 500, which lacks close...

Habitit HealersDeaf Anthology The Sisters of St Francis of Assisi were recently featured in a PBS series, Outdoor Wisconsin, gardening on its 85'x108' plot on its grounds. They were able to obtained a $20,000 grant from the state after the area was declared a wetland. They were able to harvest 4,000 pounds of vegetables during the season. They look cool in their "Habitit Healers" blue t-shirts. Th...

Morse MuseumDeaf Anthology The Morse Museum in Winter Park, Florida got the largest collections of Tiffany stuff. My Deaf brother bought a Tiffany lamp. I like the chapel set which was originally at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Lots of artworks on display, I'm familiar with those of Norman Rockwell that covers vintage magazines. This Tiffany lamp was at the 1901 world's fair in Buffalo, New...

New York Times Travel Show: EgyptDeaf Anthology At the New York Times Travel Show, a journalist from the tourism authority interviewed me about my experiences on the antiquities tour of Egypt with fellow Gallaudet alumni. I recall being on the overnight train from Cairo to Luxor worrying about my roommate only to discover that he was sitting all night in the lounge bar drinking because he couldn't remember which ca...

Comedian Tom KellyDeaf Anthology I met comedian Tom Kelly during "The View" live taping at ABC studio where he had to entertain the audience during commercial breaks, in addition to giving us cues when to applause. The pointed out that the ASL interpreters on the set are dummies as I'm the Deaf ventriloquist. I also were given the opportunity to ask Joy Behar a question of what will be the "Hot Topic...

Goodbye Christopher RobinDeaf Anthology You probably read the Book, "Winnie the Pooh" or seen the Disney animated movie as a child. We are probably curious about its author, A.A. Milne, a pacifist suffering from a post-traumatic stress disorder (shell shock) seeking refuge in the countryside after WWI where the imagination of his son, Christopher Robin, inspires him to write a children book that soon becam...

Pyeongchang OlympicsDeaf Anthology The Pyeongchang Winter Olympics is now undergoing in South Korea. I had a chance to meet their Mascot, Soohorang, the white tiger and to play curling with the athletes at the New York Times Travel Show recently.

Mandy Harvey ConcertDeaf Anthology DEAF ANTHOLOGY ADVENTURERS
Mandy Harvey Concert
Saturday, March 31 @ 7:00 pm - $30
OLD TOWN
https://www.myoldtownusa.com
5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Kissimmee, Florida
Mandy Harvey is a Deaf singer, playing the ukulele, who became famous on American Got Talent when one of the judges, Simon Cowell hit the "Golden Buzzer," sending her to the final...

Travel WeeklyDeaf Anthology I bought up an important issue on behalf of us Deaf travelers and we had an interesting discussion in the topic. An article was published in the Travel Weekend afterwards.
During a panel discussion on the topic, a deaf man in the audience said tour operators have refused to provide sign language interpreters to deaf travelers -- or want to charge them for the service...

New York Times Travel ShowDeaf Anthology At the New York Times Travel Show, I met with several exhibitors from various countries around the world, getting new ideas on planning exciting adventures for our Deaf travelers.

The ViewDeaf Anthology While I was in New York, I went to a taping of the View at ABC Studio, the author Gretchen Carlson discusses how one can protect themselves from sexual harassment. There were to ASL interpreters on the set. Everyone in the audiences receives a copy of her book,"Be Fierce."

CableDeaf Anthology Deaf are consumers and we know our rights, we should never put up with defective products nor services that don't our expectations. I am frustrated with my cable so I file a complaint and expect positive resolutions.After all, the consumers are always right!
There is no program guide on my cable but :t left a message on its screen after clicking the remote:
"Program...

The Silent ChildDeaf Anthology DEAF ANTHOLOGY ADVENTURERS
The Silent Child (United Kingdom)
Friday, February 9th @ 6 pm - $11
Enzian Theater
https://www.enzian.org
1300 South Orlando Avenue
Maitland, Florida
The Silent Child (United Kingdom) is one of the five Oscar nominated short films being shown that evening. The Silent Child is about Libby, an undisciplined four years old Deaf girl...

VaccinationsDeaf Anthology If one of your resolutions is to be healthy during the new year, then it's time to think about getting vaccinations to protect yourselves against the flu, pneumonia, shingles, and hepatitis, especially if you plan on traveling abroad.
Here's a checklist:
____Influenza Vaccine
____Pneumococcal Vaccine
____Shingles Vaccine
____Hepatitis Vaccine
These vaccination...

Deaf Justice IIIDeaf Anthology The State couldn't prosecute a Deaf suspect, accused of robbing a local bank, releasing him after his Constitutional rights to an immediate fair trial was violated due to a lack of qualified court interpreters. The Deaf is now somewhere in the Caribbean cruising on a yacht he bought with the loot.

FADDeaf Anthology .
Deaf Anthology Adventurers participated as an exhibitor at the FAD 100th Conference that were recently held in St. Augustine. The highlight was a Deaf speaker, Alex Abenchuchan of the Daily Moth, discussing the importance of mass communication, especially social media on our lives. Deaf Anthology Adventurers also donated a NASCAR model to FAD for its auction.

Daytona BeachDeaf Anthology Deaf Anthology Adventurers participated in its first BIG Travel Conference that were recently held in Daytona Beach, giving us an opportunity to meet with various representatives of the travel industry willing to assist us with our planning of cruises, tours, and events. The highlight was a reception at the Daytona 500 Speedway where we socialize, having a great time.

Santa ClausDeaf Anthology Your Deaf children can call the North Pole to chat with Santa Claus who is fluent in ASL using a videophone at 877-507-2682 during these days when he's not busy:
Friday, December 15 6 pm - midnight
Wednesday, December 20 6 pm - midnight
Friday, December 22 6 pm - midnight

Jane GoodallDeaf Anthology Chimps are just as intelligent as us humans, maybe not fluent in ASL. I had an opportunity to meet the English primatologist, Jane Goodall, at the O'Neill Center (Connecticut) where she gave a lecture of her fifty years in the field observing chimps in the wilds of Tanzania, and found that they share the same traits as we human beings, in terms of emotions, social ord...